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THE SWINEHERD

'Oh, how prettily it is made!' said all the court ladies.

'It is more than pretty,' said the Emperor, 'it is charming!'

ALL CARES AND SORROWS WERE FORGOTTEN BY HIM WHO INHALED ITS FRAGRANCE

But the Princess touched it, and was almost ready to cry.

'Fie, papa!' said she, 'it is not made at all, it is natural!'

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